Carplay installation tutorial on Range Rover Evoque

Carplay installation tutorial on Range Rover Evoque

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We will see here in pictures how we install Apple Carplay on a 2012 Range Rover Evoque.

Required hardware: a T20 torx screwdriver.

Installation time: 40-50 minutes

Inventory: Carplay module and wiring.
This includes the module, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the sound cable, and a USB cable (no need to plug it in if using the wireless device).

STEP 1: REMOVAL OF THE SCREEN

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First thing, unclip the speed sub-counter cover.

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Operate the hatch to move the steering wheel.

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Pull the steering wheel towards you for better access.

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A screw on the left side.

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A screw on the right side.

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Place the spatula like this to unclip the plastic cover.

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A screw.

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Once the assembly is unscrewed, you can remove it.

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The screen is held by 4 screws.

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Remove the screen.

STEP 2: CONNECTIONS

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Simply remove the blue video plug and plug it back in by-pass on the supplied connector.

Same for the power jack on the left side of the screen.

STEP 3: ENJOY

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You can test by pressing the NAV key on the display to switch to the Carplay interface.

Module link: HERE

Module link: HERE

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